Old Star Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
Old Star Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 85 Norwood Road, Brockmoor, Brierley Hill, DY5 3XD
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Old Star Inn among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ← Old Star Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Old Star Inn none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Old Star Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockmoor cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Abbeygate Care Home Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Black Country Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2014 |
| Brier Rose Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Alan Warwick Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| ALDI Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2019 |
| Brierley Hop House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Old Star Inn
What is Old Star Inn's food hygiene rating?
Old Star Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 31 October 2019.
Is Old Star Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Star Inn last inspected?
Old Star Inn was last inspected on 31 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Star Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Star Inn compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Old Star Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Old Star Inn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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